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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,011.76, 491,296.96 and 194,877.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,011.76, 491,296.96 and 194,877.09 is: 268,930.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,011.76 : 491,296.96 = 194,877.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,011.76/491,296.96 = 194,877.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,011.76x = 491,296.96 × 194,877.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,011.76x = 95,742,521,403.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,742,521,403.45/356,011.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,930.79

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